Recruiting for a Male Correctional Officer
This position requires working 12 hour shifts (6 AM to 6 PM or 6 PM to 6 AM with shifts being determined by seniority), holidays and weekends are required. The current open position is expected to be on the 6 PM to 6 AM shift. Work 7 Days in a 14 Day pay period varied schedule with every other weekend off. Union position under MNPEA contract. Starting wage is usually $28.02 depending on experience.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Under the direction of the Jail Administrator, the Correctional Officer is responsible for the care, control and movement of inmates in the Sibley County Jail. Correctional Officers perform job assignments according to established policies and procedures in accordance with the MN Department of Corrections (DOC) rules and requirements and department policies and procedures.

• Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Supervises inmates in their daily routines and monitors the care and control of inmates.
  • Supervises trustees while performing assigned tasks.
  • Initiates the feeding of inmates and supervises housekeeping and sanitation issues. Distributes and retrieves meal trays and inventories all utensils
  • Counts and dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians.
  • Interacts with inmates, responds to their concerns and/or issues, and resolves or addresses conflict. Deescalates stressful and dangerous conflicts among inmates.
  • Conducts routine inspections in the facility for hazards, contraband, and/or tampering.
  • Makes frequent checks on inmates under watch or special precautions.
  • Maintains shift logs and reports as required.
• Conducts detailed inspections of the jail, incoming and outgoing mail and inmate personal property for contraband.
• Maintains control of all security keys.
• Performs intake responsibilities to include such activities as creating inmate files, fingerprinting, photographing, arranging for interpreters as needed, recording of personal belongings, conducting inmate orientation, providing information, classifying inmates, medical questionnaires, and gathering necessary documents as needed at release.
• Prepares incident reports and maintains jail records and logs in accordance with department operational procedures and requirements. Participates, assists and represents inmates with Inmate Grievance Procedures.
• Supervises and monitors family visitors, maintenance and repair staff, attorneys, clergy, volunteers, nursing and other persons within the jail.
• Transports inmates to court, doctor appointments and/or other facilities.
• Incumbents of this position are relied upon for providing credible, accurate, and effective testimony in court and elsewhere. It is of the utmost importance that people in this position conduct themselves in a manner that does not cause concern regarding their ability to be able to provide credible, accurate, and effective testimony.
• Employees must consistently report to work as scheduled and maintain regular attendance.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
• Serves as a back up to dispatchers and performs communication functions, as needed. Gathers information via radio, telephone, computer terminal, and/or in person; uses independent judgment to assess, evaluate and prioritize requests for service; and determines appropriate procedure and necessary action.
  1. Enters initial complaint information on all received calls.
  2. Dispatches personnel and gathered information, forwarding all pertinent details to field units or other appropriate personnel.
  3. Responds to requests for patrol units, fire-rescue, ambulance, or other EMS agencies.
  4. Verifies that dispatched information is acknowledged and documents the response.
  5. Inputs information and responds to inquiries through NCIC system.
  6. Maintains activity logs and computerized records.
  7. Attends ongoing training in accordance with department requirements.

Must be a Male.
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED

Required Minimum Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/Training:
No previous experience required. Significant on-the-job training provided after hire.

Identify licenses/certification required: Valid Minnesota Driver’s License

After hire incumbents will be required to obtain First Aid and CPR certification, and restraint training. If incumbents back up dispatch, incumbents will be required to obtain BCA certification in the use of systems.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Knowledge of observational techniques to identify potential drug withdrawal, diabetic reactions, suicidal thoughts and psychological symptoms.
• Knowledge of jail rules, policies and procedures pertaining to job assignments.
• Basic understanding of the criminal justice system, probation and law enforcement
• Basic first aid and CPR training
• Applicable federal, state and local laws relevant to job functions and duties.
• Basic recordkeeping and use of computers.

Skilled in:

• Applying, interpreting and handling jail principles, practices, and procedures to the solution of problems in the work place.
• Communication, customer/client relations, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information; or control actions of inmates. Controlling, monitoring and supervising the movements and activities of inmates.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions under stressful situations in accordance with established departmental procedures, routines and processes.
• Preparing and presenting numerical and narrative reports.
• Using computers and learn department specific software applications.
• Deescalating procedures and techniques.
• Learning and applying self defense techniques and defending self and others in physical encounters.
• Following, applying and carrying out assignments in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations,
• Judgment and discretion in dealing with inmates appropriately and addressing conflicts.
• Supervising and controlling the movements of inmates within the facility.
• Ability to make decisions in response to emergency situations in accordance with department procedures and policies.
• Learning, monitoring and responding to security systems, alarms, and cameras.
• Learning and applying state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to job responsibilities including departmental policies and procedures.
• Enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ensuring security and safety of inmates and staff.

Completion of Supplemental Questions is required
Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects in the performance of the job.

Unusual or hazardous working conditions related to performance of duties:

Incumbents may be exposed to personal injury, physical violence, verbal abuse, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, blood, body fluids, work space restrictions, intense noise, contagious diseases and occasional travel. The nature of work requirements, volume and environment can cause stress and pressures on individuals in this job. May be required to irregular hours, subject to shift work and unexpected overtime that makes the work less than desirable.